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Hisaishi Jo

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Joe Hisaishi, the composer who created many masterpieces such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Ponyo on the Cliff," and "Departures," now faces "classical music"! Composer Joe Hisaishi, who has created numerous works based on minimal music, made his debut as a classical conductor in 2009. This album series is a live recording of an orchestral concert in which Joe Hisaishi performed as a classical conductor, and is an album that captures the emotion of the audience. Hisaishi, who says, "When I was a student, I was not interested in classical music, but only in avant-garde music," has gradually become aware of the greatness of classical music. Hisaishi, who has been creating music in a wide range of genres from film music, commercial music, pop music, and contemporary pieces in his own unique world, wants to share the greatness of classical music with many people by expressing it as a conductor with his unique interpretation as a composer. Hisaishi's passionate desire is packed into this work. It is a classical work, but it is new! --Hisaishi's new approach will bring listeners into Hisaishi's world.This is a conceptual album that presents the greatness of the works of great composers, which can be understood not only by "classical music lovers" but also by "classical music beginners" as Hisaishi himself once did, with a fresh sensation based on his rich experience and knowledge, and with full appeal. It is a conceptual album that is easy to understand for "classical beginners" as Hisaishi himself once did. This is a collection of selected masterpieces of classical music from the unique viewpoint of Joe Hisaishi, a composer of contemporary music, challenging classical music. Conducted by Joe Hisaishi, this is a live recording. ─ ─ As a composer, I would like to talk about what I felt while analyzing this music. However, it may be very personal, but that is my "music".　Joe Hisaishi── Universal Music/IMS